If you like YG, try these artists

If you like YG, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

West Coast hip-hop dirty rap gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

Artists to try next

Kool Keith

Shared genres: dirty rap, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop

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The Return of Dr. Octagon

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Lil Jon

Shared genres: dirty rap, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Atlanta hip-hop Southern hip-hop crunk

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Crunk Juice

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Gucci Mane

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Shared genres: dirty rap, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Atlanta hip-hop Southern hip-hop dirty rap

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The State vs. Radric Davis

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Lil' Kim

Shared genres: dirty rap, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop contemporary R&B dirty rap

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Hard Core

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Lil Wayne

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Shared genres: gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Southern hip-hop bounce music dirty south

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Like Father, Like Son

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Plies

Shared genres: dirty rap, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Southern hip-hop dirty rap dirty south

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Definition of Real

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50 Cent

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Shared genres: gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

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Guess Who's Back?

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Juicy J

Shared genres: dirty rap, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Memphis rap Southern hip-hop crunk

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Stay Trippy

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Common questions

Who sounds like YG?

Artists similar to YG include Kool Keith, Lil Jon, Gucci Mane and Lil' Kim. Each shares elements of YG's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is YG?

YG is primarily known for gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop and West Coast hip-hop. The music pulses with a steady groove underscored by sharp beats and incisive lyrics, creating an atmosphere of both tension and release that mirrors the ups and downs of the life it chronicles.

Where should I start if I like YG?

If you enjoy YG, start with Kool Keith — their album "The Return of Dr. Octagon" is a great entry point. Shared genres: dirty rap, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop